A former outdoor store clerk introduces the best outdoor shoes for fall and winter 2020 that can be worn in the city of KEEN and MERRELL!
Written by Umatan
Nice to meet you, hello! I'm Umatan, a former outdoor store clerk.
Usually, the site Umaburo ( https://umaburo.com/ ) introduces outdoor brand items that can be used for town use.
In this article, we would like to introduce some of the new items for 2020 developed by Keene and Merrell, who were involved in many of the outdoor store clerks.
We hope that you will learn about the greatness of Keene and Merrell's brand.
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What kind of brand is KEEN?
Let's start by looking at Keene!
KEEN is a new brand launched in Oregon, USA in 2003! It's only been around 15 years since it was completed! Compared to Merrell, this is a very new brand!
Newport, which was released at the same time since its founding, created a new sandal market and was a huge hit! Since then, we have been offering many trekking and comfort shoes.
Recently, they have released innovative sandals called Unique, which is another huge hit! We are always trying hard and keep on making progress!
Keene has a strong image of sandals, including Newport and Unique, but there are also some very attractive trekking and comfort shoes!
Keene's recommended shoes for 2020 are Jasper 2
Keene's recommended shoes are the "JASPER II WP (Jasper Waterproof)" that will be released in autumn 2020!
"JASPER" is a popular shoe that has been around for over 15 years!
It has been loved by many people as a versatile outdoor sneaker that can be used in a variety of situations, such as camping and festivals!
Even when I was an outdoor store clerk, Jasper was selling steadily all year round! There are many repeat customers, which shows that they are comfortable to wear!
Jasper has finally made its debut in this "JASPER II WP (Jasper Waterproof)"!
The appeal of Jasper 2
The appeal of Jasper 2 is its versatile nature that can be used in a variety of situations!
It uses KEEN's unique waterproof and breathable material called "KEEN.DRY", and the outsole has been changed to a rug pattern that is less slippery on wet roads, making it safe to wear even on rainy days!
We have also carried over the comfort that was Jasper's charm! My impression after wearing it is that it fits well in my feet and feels like it fits well!
Also, there are a wide variety of colors and a replacement string, so Jasper is looking forward to finding a style that suits you! Please try playing!
Things to know about Jasper 2
The thing that concerns the Jasper 2 is that it has a low instep.
The width of the string can be adjusted quite a bit, but it is important to note that it is difficult to adjust the instep!
Many people also said that the difference between outdoor store clerks was that the instep was thrust and it was difficult to wear, so be careful when purchasing!
What kind of brand is MERRELL?
Merrell is a brand founded in 1981 and has a history of nearly 40 years. It's a brand with much longer history than Keene!
At the time, work boots called Leather Wilderness were famous, but the jungle mock that appeared in 1998 was a huge hit.
They launch laceless mock shoes that overturn the traditional concept of shoes, and surprise the world.
It's not shoes that have no laces! It's impossible!
Other brands that said this will also follow along with the mock type.
After that, while establishing its position as comfort shoes, we will also develop popular shoes that are extremely comfortable to wear, including work boots and trekking shoes that we have been working on since the company was founded.
Now it has become one of the leading brands among the many outdoor shoe manufacturers.
As it is an outdoor brand, there were many shoes with plain designs, but recently there have also been relatively stylish sneakers aimed at young people!
Merrell's recommended shoes for 2020 are Chameleon 8 Storm
CHAMELLEON 8 STORM GORE-TEX" will be released in spring 2020 !
The latest installment in Merrell's popular series, "Cameleon Storm"!
As the name suggests, these shoes are highly versatile and can be used in any environment, from flat urban roads to rough mountain roads!
From a former outdoor store clerk's perspective, I think this chameleon storm is a shoe that is so popular that one person wears it on the train! The design is also like the trekking.
Another point is that it doesn't do it!
The charm of the Chameleon 8 Storm
The appeal of Chameleon 8 Storm its functionality that can be used on any road or weather !
First, I will explain "any path."
It uses Vibram's latest outsole called the Vibram XS Trek Evo Outsole, and boasts high grip that can be used in any wasteland !
When I actually tried wearing it, I felt the feeling of a wall between my feet and the ground!
It's great that you can walk steadily and comfortably even on rough, rough roads!
Next, we will explain "in any weather."
Equipped with a "GORE-TEX waterproof membrane", it boasts completely waterproofness and does not infiltrate even when it plunges into water!
It is also made of a rugged mesh upper, a mesh material that is highly durable and water resistant!
A lot of the opinions of Chameleon Storm up until now were that "the upper material was rubbed and torn, and it was no longer completely waterproof"!
In this regard, this Chameleon 8 Storm has been strengthened and has evolved into shoes that can be adapted to any weather!
Chameleon Storm's concerns
Now, let's take a look at the things that bother you about the Chameleon 8 Storm.
That's a bit of a stretch: "weight"!
When I put them on, they fit my feet and are stable, but when I raised my feet I felt they were heavier than regular sneakers!
So, when you start wearing them, it's a good idea to get used to the feeling before trying trekking, such as taking a walk along a nearby road!
summary
This is an introduction to Keene and Merrell's recommended shoes for 2020 from a former outdoor store clerk!
Both shoes are easy to wear for trekking and for use in town!
I think you can go anywhere with just one pair of these, so be sure to give it a try!
Author of this article: Uma-tan
Former outdoor store clerk. The main battlefield is outdoor items for town use and water activities. We operate UmaBlo | Choitodora, a media outlet that provides information that will make people feel just a little more familiar with the outdoors.
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